Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1largecarrot, peeled and sliced

  • 1smallonion, chopped

  • 1yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • 1fresh jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 5cupslow-sodium chicken broth

  • 1(16 ounce) jarpicante sauce

  • 1 ¼cupsdry lentils

  • 1tablespoontaco seasoning

  • 1teaspooncumin

  • ½cupchopped fresh cilantro

  • 1tablespoonlime juice

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add carrot, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno; saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Hit Cancel.

  2. Add broth, picante sauce, lentils, taco seasoning, and cumin. Stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in cilantro and lime juice. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
3g
3%
Saturated Fat
1g
3%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
526mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
10%
Dietary Fiber
10g
37%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
11g
23%
Vitamin C
36mg
40%
Calcium
39mg
3%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
400mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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